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The Tale of Don Quixote
And the Music of His Time
August 19, 2021 • 6 pm
Temple Ner Tamid
936 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Open Air Concert — Free
Come hear how an old man became a brave knight, battled windmills and showed the world that it is “maddest of all… to see life as it is and not as it should be.”
The legendary story of the man from La Mancha—as told by Elaine Molinaro, founder of the Culture Connection Theater in Montclair—will delight children and adults of all ages.
Music from Don Quixote’s time, 17th century Spain, will be performed by Montclair Early Music, an ensemble featuring Recorders, Guitars, a Cello and Vocalists. Dr. Jason Priset of Montclair University is director.
And the Music of His Time
August 19, 2021 • 6 pm
Temple Ner Tamid
936 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Open Air Concert — Free
Come hear how an old man became a brave knight, battled windmills and showed the world that it is “maddest of all… to see life as it is and not as it should be.”
The legendary story of the man from La Mancha—as told by Elaine Molinaro, founder of the Culture Connection Theater in Montclair—will delight children and adults of all ages.
Music from Don Quixote’s time, 17th century Spain, will be performed by Montclair Early Music, an ensemble featuring Recorders, Guitars, a Cello and Vocalists. Dr. Jason Priset of Montclair University is director.
Españoleta
A Spanish Renaissance Cocktail Party
October 2, 2021, 5 pm
Van Vleck House & Gardens, Montclair
Tickets $75: https://espanoleta.eventbrite.com
Spanish music, featuring Jason Priset on Baroque Guitar and Markus Gottschlich on jazz piano; hors d'oeuvres, beverages and silent auction.
International artist Jason Priset has appeared in concerts in Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. He is currently on the faculty at Montclair State University and Music Director for Montclair Early Music.
Composer, Steinway artist and jazz pianist Markus Gottschlich has a rich background, involved in jazz festivals and workshops around the US. Most recently, Marcus served as Director of Music at Jazz House Kids/Montclair Jazz Festival. He is on MEM's Board of Directors.
In addition to our featured performers, this fundraiser for Montclair Early Music (MEM) will include performances by MEM musicians.
A Spanish Renaissance Cocktail Party
October 2, 2021, 5 pm
Van Vleck House & Gardens, Montclair
Tickets $75: https://espanoleta.eventbrite.com
Spanish music, featuring Jason Priset on Baroque Guitar and Markus Gottschlich on jazz piano; hors d'oeuvres, beverages and silent auction.
International artist Jason Priset has appeared in concerts in Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. He is currently on the faculty at Montclair State University and Music Director for Montclair Early Music.
Composer, Steinway artist and jazz pianist Markus Gottschlich has a rich background, involved in jazz festivals and workshops around the US. Most recently, Marcus served as Director of Music at Jazz House Kids/Montclair Jazz Festival. He is on MEM's Board of Directors.
In addition to our featured performers, this fundraiser for Montclair Early Music (MEM) will include performances by MEM musicians.
Due to COVID-19, this concert is being rescheduled to 2022.
Date TBD.
St Luke’s Episcopal Church
73 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ
Join Montclair Early Music in our exploration of choral and instrumental music from the early Americas!
Featuring:
Jim Millar, Choral Director; Sian Ricketts, Soprano; Jason Priset, Lute/Guitar
Early Americans enjoyed music in a variety of settings – they played consorts and tunes in their homes; sang hymns and polyphony in churches and cloisters; and enjoyed touring and homegrown theatrical productions and operas.
As exhorted by the earliest American choral composer, William Billings, we will present a concert fit to vanquish the “Goddess of Discord,” featuring the works of Billings himself alongside other North American composers including John Knowles Paine, Francis Hopkinson, and Juan de Lienas, as well as American favorites Santiago de Murcia and Henry Purcell.